The U.S. Department of Labor in January 2024 finalized a new federal rule that will make it more difficult for employers to classify workers as independent contractors. The final rule formally rescinds the independent contractor rule issued by the DOL during the Trump administration a few years ago and provides a different interpretation of how […]
January 18, 2024
One perennial topic in workplace safety is how to get injured workers back on the job as quickly as possible, and when it is safe to do so. The key, experts say, is to help the injured employee better engage in the workers’ comp system, so they have a better understanding of the claims process […]
January 18, 2024
Every year, bills passed by the state Legislature and signed into law by the governor take effect, and 2023 was a busy legislative session in Sacramento. The end result is another set of new laws that employers need to stay on top of in the New Year. Sick leave law expanded A new law […]
January 18, 2024
Learn how to keep you and your loved ones safe while out on the roads this winter. Brisk winter weather may bring joy to children hoping for a snow day, but it’s a little less inspiring for drivers looking at a difficult trip or commute. Regardless of what type of vehicle you drive, preparing for […]
January 18, 2024
Are you struggling to create a New Year’s resolution? We’ll go over some of the most popular resolutions and how to pick one. Happy New Year! Now that 2023 is coming to a close, millions of people may be thinking about their New Year’s Resolutions. Many people vow to improve something about themselves at this […]
December 12, 2023
Don’t drive drowsy! Follow these tips to protect yourself and the others on the road with you from drowsy driving. Drowsy driving can happen to anyone. A survey by the National Sleep Foundation revealed that over half of adults in the United States drive drowsy consistently, and 20% admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel […]
November 8, 2023
Halloween is a time for spooks and scares but not a great time for scary injuries. Protect yourself from pumpkin carving injuries this Halloween. According to U.S. News and World Report, 44% of Halloween-related injuries in 2018 were related to pumpkin carving activities. This Halloween, save yourself a trip to the doctor or emergency room. […]
October 20, 2023
While you may see that the payment of premiums every year means that your insurance policy is a liability on your book, the reverse is actually true: It’s a valuable asset. The law firm of Anderson Kill recommends in a blog that companies treat their policies as assets that must be actively managed if their […]
October 17, 2023
OSHA encourages employers to investigate all accidents in which a worker was hurt, as well as close calls — sometimes called “near misses” — in which an individual might have been injured if the circumstances had been slightly different. The agency suggests using the term “incident investigation,” since nearly all accidents are preventable. Reasons to […]
October 17, 2023
A new report by Aon warns employers to expect average group health insurance costs to increase 8.5% in 2024, as inflation starts hitting the cost of delivering care as well as pharmaceuticals. The report predicts that employers will pay an average of $15,088 in 2024, compared to the average this year of $13,906. The cost […]
October 17, 2023